Clinical Assistant Professor, Pharmacy Practice – Ambulatory Care

Description

The Skaggs School of Pharmacy (SSOP) at the University of Montana invites applications for two (2) full-time, non-tenure track Clinical Assistant Professor positions in the Department of Pharmacy Practice beginning July 1, 2024.

Successful candidates will be expected to devote approximately 50% effort to clinical services and precepting for Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experience students. Potential clinical practice sites include ambulatory care practice within a Federally Qualified Health Center with established clinical pharmacy services in a busy outpatient clinic affiliated with the Family Medicine Residency of Western Montana, or a small community hospital with an affiliated outpatient clinic and potential for close collaboration with cardiology for pharmacy program development. Successful candidates will allocate the remaining 50% of their effort to didactic teaching responsibilities in clinical therapeutics and pharmacy practice courses additional experiential program support. Teaching efforts may include the development and/or coordination of courses and teaching labs, and other pharmacy practice courses as assigned by Chair/Dean within the expertise of the successful candidate. The faculty member should also expect to contribute service efforts to the activities of the School and University and should strive to contribute to the growth of the profession through service on a local, regional and/or national level. Service may also include effort at the clinical practice site that is aligned with site goals, potential clinical research and/or patient – care activities that advance pharmacist - driven care.

The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.

Position Details

Non-Tenure Faculty: Pharmacy Practice Department, Skaggs School of Pharmacy
Schedule: Full time fiscal year (12 months)
Salary: Salary for this position is commensurate with qualifications
Benefits: health insurance package, retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited institution or equivalent degree
• Successful completion of a PGY-1 residency or equivalent fellowship -or- a minimum of three (3) years of relevant pharmacy experience
• Eligible for pharmacy licensure in the state of Montana
• Eligible to precept pharmacy students in the state of Montana
• Possess excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Experience in education of pharmacy students or other health profession students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession or eligibility for Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP), Pharmacotherapy (BCPS), Cardiology (BCCP), or other BPS-recognized specialty certification
• Possession of focused certification in specific areas of chronic disease medication management (e.g., diabetes management, asthma education, medication therapy management)

Application Instructions

Priority Application Date: September 15, 2024

Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.

• Cover letter addressing the stated required skills for the position and primary faculty responsibilities in teaching and service
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) listing education and describing work experience
• Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individ